Aurelia Marie Louise Luedtke

Obituary

Aurelia Marie Louise (Dietel) Luedtke was born on February 28, 1918, in Camden Township, Carver County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Theodore and Louise Emma (Stender) Dietel. Aurelia was baptized as an infant on March 21, 1918, by Rev. W.J. Rath at her parent’s home on the Dietel farm and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on March 20, 1932, by Rev. E.U. Hafermann at Frieden’s United Church in Carver County, Minnesota. She received her education at District 19 School thru the 8th grade.

On November 22, 1945, Aurelia was united in marriage to William Luedtke, Jr. by Rev. Schield at Frieden’s United Church in Carver County, Minnesota. Aurelia and William made their home in Glencoe since 1945. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Gene, Marlys and Denis. Aurelia and William shared over 43 years of marriage, until William passed away on October 24, 1989.

In addition to being a loving wife, mother and member at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Aurelia worked as a waitress and clerk at Lee’s Super Valu in Glencoe.

Aurelia enjoyed fishing, sewing, playing cards, canning and gardening especially flowers and vegetables. She cherished the time spent with her family and friends.

Aurelia passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 100 years, 2 months and 25 days. Blessed be her memory.

Aurelia is survived by her:
Children, Gene Luedtke of Owatonna, MN,
Marlys Luedtke of Bloomington, MN,
Denis Luedtke and his wife, Lisa, of Glencoe, MN;
Grandchildren, Amy Schmidt and her husband, Joe,
Katie Juaire and her husband, Erik;
Great Grandchildren, Addison Schmidt, Asher Schmidt, Dexter Juaire;
Cousins, Marie Dietel and Orville Dietel
Other relatives and friends.

Aurelia is preceded in death by her Parents, Theodore and Louise Dietel; Husband, William Luedtke, Jr.; Daughter-In-Law, Darlene Luedtke; Brother, Victor Dietel.